The ongoing cholera outbreak is a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of systemic failures in public health and sanitation. Multiple lives – already in the double digits – have been lost, and nearly 800 suspected cases have been recorded as of December 7, with daily infections exceeding 60....
In significant efforts to strengthen public health and improve vaccine access in Africa, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have jointly announced a US$45 million financing package for VaxSen, a subsidiary of Senegal’s Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD).
The financing...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with its partners and on behalf of the Ministry of Health (MoH), has launched a vaccination campaign against cholera to curb the ongoing outbreak and prevent its further spread.
The vaccination exercise, scheduled to run from Thursday, December 19 to...
Enterprise Computing Limited (ECL) has inaugurated the ECL-UHAS Clinical Research and Treatment Development Centre at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). The partnership marks a pivotal step toward transforming healthcare delivery in Ghana through innovative research and technology.
Cionilda Cudjoe, ECL’s Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the company’s dedication...
In a startling revelation at the official launch of the Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention in Geneva, Switzerland, it was disclosed that approximately 1,400 people die from drowning annually in Ghana.
This staggering figure highlights a silent public health crisis that has largely gone unnoticed, despite its devastating impact...
In a bid to scale-up and strengthen the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) has called for a collaboration between government, private sector and other relevant government agencies.
Elaborating on the call for such a collaboration, a Senior Nutrition and...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
The 2023/2024 National Service Personnel of Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Ltd. have successfully completed the rehabilitation and equipping of key facilities at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre.
The extensive renovation included the refurbishment of washrooms, office spaces and the fashion centre, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life...
By Mark Anum NORTEY and Obed Annan NORTEY
Picture this: you're at a local pharmacy, and despite your urgent need for medication, the shelves are filled with medicinal commodities you can’t afford. This scenario is all too familiar for many Ghanaians, particularly in rural areas, where access to affordable essential...
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU
Laying on of hands
In the book Laying on of Hands by Eastwood Anaba, it is explained that the laying on of hands is a spiritual process by which hands are laid on people for the transfer of spiritual virtue, gifts and blessings.
The practice of laying...
By Elizabeth PUNSUi
Five projects in the health, education and manufacturing sectors, being undertaken by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine (AGA), have reached various stages of completion, ranging from 45 percent to 90 percent.
The projects include a robotics centre, a Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound with accommodation, a health...